Week 7 Fantasy Football Start Em Sit Em: Cam Newton and 3 Players Ready to Shine

Nobody enjoys playing fantasy football when their top players are a bust one week.

Should an elite player that many consistently count on flop big-time one week, it forces a fantasy football player to question whether or not to start them the next week. 

If you should be faced with that dilemma, have no fear because we're here to help you with that decision. Leave a comment below if none of your players are listed, and we'll help guide you with who you need to play on Sunday.  

Here are three players that will recover and put up big points after not doing as well as many had hoped last week. 

Cam Newton 

One of the biggest surprises in fantasy football this year, Newton threw three interceptions at Atlanta and was held to zero touchdown passes for the first time this season. 

Nobody predicted the Falcons' defense to play that well, but Newton also made mistakes helping Atlanta. 

Do not fret though if he is your quarterback, because in Week 7 Newton gets to host the Washington Redskins. Despite having a top-10 defense, they will give up big plays on Sunday. The Eagles torched Washington with several big throws by Vick, and Newton will be making plays with his arm and legs on Sunday.  

Newton and Steven Smith will connect on the deep ball, and you'll be sorry if you chose to bench the rookie QB. He's comfortable at home, and is very hungry for a win, which spells bad news for the visiting Redskins. 

Arian Foster

The Texans hit the road to take on their division rival Tennessee Titans and Foster will be getting the workload. He was held to just 49 rushing yards against a fantastic Baltimore Ravens defense last week, but he will rebound in Week 7 because his team is counting on him to deliver in this big game. 

Sunday's matchup is a pivotal AFC South showdown that the Texans have to win. Because of that, Foster will find the end zone. 

He's been splitting carries with Ben Tate, but I expect him to keep getting the ball on Sunday because he'll be running well.

The Titans do have a top-10 rushing defense and they are coming off a bye, but they're still allowing 100 yards per game and Foster will have a great day for his fantasy owners. 

Calvin Johnson 

Johnson had a good day last week when he recorded over 100 receiving yards, but it was his first game he was held without a touchdown catch. He is a must-start every week, but don't think just because he was held out of the end zone last week that it will be a recurring theme.  

Week 6 wasn't a very good day for several of receivers in fantasy football, as the leading fantasy wideout only scored 21 points in standard leagues. However, a number of them will bounce back in Week 7, and Johnson will be one of them. 

The Lions are hosting the Atlanta Falcons, who have yet to play well on the road this season. Their secondary will be no match for Johnson, as he will explode for a big day against a team allowing an average of 282 passing yards per game, which puts them at 27th in the league right now. 

Megatron will please his fantasy owners by finding the end zone again, and don't be surprised if he scores multiple times on Sunday because he is that good.